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Have you heard of Rasberry Ketone?

Well, we recently got a question from
Jacque who said…

Q:

Dr. Oz had someone on his show taking
about taking Rasberry Ketone to help
loose weight, 100mg at breakfast or if
that doesn’t help take 200 at lunch.

I went on line to check out prices and
one of them said that it may alter your
thyroid. Is that true, would it be okay
or bad to take Rasberry Ketone?

Have a nice day!
Jacque

A:

Raspberry Ketone is causing a big buzz
indeed Jacque because some people are
reporting great results with it in little
time such as: more energy, less appetite,
less or no cravings for sweets and fat loss,
but, it’s worth noting that these results
are not the same for everybody…

Others, for example, are saying that after
taking this product they started feeling
spacey, dizzy and even nervous.

Ketones are the compounds responsible for
the raspberries aroma, and are commonly
used as a food flavoring in the United
States.

How do ketones work?

Ketones have an effect on the lipid
metabolism, which means that one can burn
more fat.

Ketones boost the metabolism by increasing
the release of a hormone that affects
certain parts of the brain, which are
responsible of our responses and attention.
This hormone is known as norepinephrine.

The other thing ketones do is to increase
the secretion of adiponectin, which is a
protein hormone found in fat cells that
regulates glucose levels and modulates
different metabolic processes.

Now, is it good or not so good to take this
supplement?

Unfortunately we don’t have any direct
experience with it but considering what we
have found we’d say to exercise caution when
choosing a weight loss supplement like this,
even if it comes from a pure delicious
natural fruit as the aromatic raspberries.

It takes about 90 lbs of raspberries to
extract what would be the dose for a day
of Raspberry Ketone!

In any case, we believe that, a supplement
like this should be taken for a short period
of time paying close attention to what the body
says. And if to start with it doesn’t feel
right simply do not do it.

There are not enough studies or evidence yet
to conclude how good or bad it can be but it
could interfere with your thyroid function and
treatment if you are on thyroid medicine. On
top of that you could experience some side
effects as other people have.

We’d say opt for a healthy eating plan that
you can follow easily, shake your body in a
way you enjoy to get the metabolism up, and
provide your thyroid – and body, with the
most nourishing, healing and balancing foods
there are that benefit the thyroid and whole
system.

Many of these foods that positively affect
the thyroid gland also boost your metabolism,
for example, coconut oil. Yeah, the oil we
mention again and again but … it works!

Ah! And if you want to try a supplement that
offers fat burning properties look into CLA.
Many people experiencing low thyroid function
have had very good results with it.

To your health, joy and peace,

Monica

P.S. Don’t be shy Feel free to leave your
comments and feedback below.

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will enhance the function of your thyroid gland. Burn
extra body fat, boost your energy levels, sleep better,
feel happier. Learn how to choose the right foods for
You as well as which you should avoid. Discover what
makes the thyroid strong – and what makes it sluggish.
For more details visit,
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Last week we talked about an easy trick
to balance your body pH and we got a
couple of questions that we’ll answer
right now, plus a comment we’d like to
share with you.

Let’s start with the questions…

Q:

Hi Monica,

I really enjoy reading your weekly updates
on Thyroid. Keep them coming.
I was thinking of trying the baking soda
trick to balance the acid levels but when
I checked the supermarket they only have
Baking Powder or Bicarb Soda. Is either
of these a good alternative?

Also can you please advise on foods that
are iodine rich as I was told my doctor
to consume more of these types

Please advise.

Regards,
Maria

A:

Thanks for your kind words Maria

Baking Soda or Bicarb Soda are the same
thing so you are fine. What happens is
that in Australia it’s mostly known as
bicarbonate of soda while in other
countries, especially in North America,
it’s called Baking Soda.

In regards to foods rich in iodine you may
go to this webpage:
http://tinyurl.com/86cndm8

And here is one on seaweeds, a plant rich
in this mineral:
http://tinyurl.com/8ayd7ot

Q:

How do I know if my diet is a pH balanced
diet?

Thanks!
Eva

A:

Well, there is an easy rule you can follow
Eva, which makes things practical and
doable.

According to my favorite nutritionist, Dr.
Jensen, one should follow a diet that
includes 60% alkaline of foods and 40%
acidic.

Most vegetables and fruits are alkalizing
while most proteins are acidifying. You
may look for a full list of acid/alkaline
forming foods online.

Now, the comment I mentioned came from
PJ, who by the way made a good point worth
knowing. You may read what she said on
the following page…
http://tinyurl.com/7p4zrfs

This all for now amigo. Stay tuned cuz
next time we’ll talk about a diet product
that’s causing lots of buzz – and some of
you want to know if it’s a good idea to
take it, or not.

Until then!

Wishing you a happy, peaceful and pH
balanced day,

Monica

P.S. Don’t be shy Feel free to leave your
comments and feedback below.
—-

The Hypothyroid Diet – 7 Day Menu Plan & Recipes

Simple to follow diet and lifestyle principles that
will enhance the function of your thyroid gland. Burn
extra body fat, boost your energy levels, sleep better,
feel happier. Learn how to choose the right foods for
You as well as which you should avoid. Discover what
makes the thyroid strong – and what makes it sluggish.
For more details visit,
http://www.lowthyroidhelp.com/hypothyroid_diet.html

This past weekend I was in a charming
city I hadn’t visited before but always
wanted… Medellin.

I knew that it was a place full of flowers
and green landscapes, inhabited by friendly
business savvy people, and that it had the
best climate in the world. Well..

I don’t know about that but, I can tell you
that the climate was one of the things
I enjoyed the most – it fit me like a glove.

It’s warm enough to wear a blouse all day,
not humid, and at night a light sweater
or jacket is all you need.

I felt at home and am looking forward to
going back for another morsel!

I was there to attend a workshop that
brought together one hundred people from
Latin America.

I met an Argentinian M.D. and something
we discussed about was body acidity. He
told me that for years, he’s been taking
1 tsp of baking soda mixed in a glass of
water, every day before breakfast.

He said that an internal acid environment
causes many diseases, and that one of the
ways to restore a balanced pH is to drink
this mix on an empty stomach. He also
mentioned that one should do that for at
least 4 years — although he’s been doing
it for much longer than that.

What makes the internal environment acid?

The consumption of too many processed
foods sweets, carbohydrates, animal protein,
drugs, coffee and little fresh veggies
and fruits.

Acidity accumulates over time, and as it
builds up it can cause health conditions
such as:

Weight gain
Diabetes
Bladder and kidney conditions
Osteoporosis
Fatigue and low energy
Aching muscles
Joint pain
Slow digestion and elimination problems
Cramps
Difficulties to breath
Premature aging
Yeast and fungal overgrowth
Low immunity

There are easy ways to determine if your
body is acidic or alkaline, for example,
you may do it at home using pH strips
which measure the acidity or alkalinity
of urine and saliva on a scale of 0 to 14.

The normal range is 6.0 to 7.5 depending
on the time of the day.

How can you restore pH balance in your
body?

One of the ways is by drinking water with
baking soda as I mentioned it above.

But most of all, you do it by consuming
more veggies and fruits (some fruits more
than others), than processed foods.

Why?

Cuz minerals and enzymes are needed to
maintain a healthy pH balance.

Minerals such as calcium, magnesium,
sodium and potassium neutralize the acid,
promoting a balance and health.

When over-acidity is quite high, and has
been undetected for long time, it’s
suggested to do a cleanse, drain the
lymphatic system, and use supplements to
provide your body with food enzymes and
minerals, that way your body gets replenished
while it absorbs the nutrients it needs to
regain pH balance.

We know of many people whose overall health
have changed dramatically for the better
by simply adjusting their diet to include
more alkaline foods…

I’ve been one of them

I invite you learn more about this because
it is not just for people who have health
challenges but for anyone who wants to
promote and maintain vibrant health, no
matter the age.

This is one of the topics we discuss in
The Hypothyroid Diet book
because we recognize, and know first hand
its importance; there is a fine balance
between alkalinity and acidity, which can
make a BIG difference in the way you feel
and look!

To a balanced, happy and joyful you,

Monica

P.S. Don’t be shy Feel free to leave your
comments and feedback below.
—-

The Hypothyroid Diet – 7 Day Menu Plan & Recipes

Simple to follow diet and lifestyle principles that
will enhance the function of your thyroid gland. Burn
extra body fat, boost your energy levels, sleep better,
feel happier. Learn how to choose the right foods for
You as well as which you should avoid. Discover what
makes the thyroid strong – and what makes it sluggish.
For more details visit,
http://www.lowthyroidhelp.com/hypothyroid_diet.html